S2E57 | Kind vs. Nice: What Most Leaders Get Wrong About Caring for Their Team with Mike Yoder

Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they've transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with Mike Yoder, EOS Implementer, lifelong integrator, and self-described number 2 guy. Mike's path took him from corporate giants like Siemens to painting houses at 25 to building a $1M barcode label business, before EOS gave him the language to understand who he actually was. Mike shares a leadership framework rooted in one simple truth: care for the person you're leading. But there's a catch. He draws a sharp line between being kind and being nice, and the difference will make you rethink every tough conversation you've been avoiding.

If you're an entrepreneur who's ever felt stuck, wondered if you're the right person in the right seat, or just wants to lead your team better, this one's for you. Timestamps 04:20 The Leap to Entrepreneurship 08:47 The Integrator Revelation and EOS 11:56 Lessons from Big and Small Companies 21:28 Foundational Principles of Leadership 25:32 Kindness vs. Niceness in the Workplace 33:38 Becoming Your Best Self 37:16 Developing Leaders and Attitude Guest Links https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/mike-yoder/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyoder-e4g/ mike.yoder@eosworldwide.com Phone: (816)922-9546